Don't know what he means by "light air boats", but they certainly do get
knocked down easily. In fact, they capsize quite readily.

Bwahahahahaha! He's caught again. Readily?? Bwahahahahahaha! Got any pics
showing you at the helm of a J24???

http://members.aol.com/bobsprit/images/j24suzane.jpg

"Trouble" is a very winning boat in my area. As you can see, even Suzzy
manages
NOT to capsize readily!!!

A pic of your wife is proof enough that a j24 is not tender? With those powers
of deduction, it is no wonder you appreciated M Moore's film.

Also, you always say that that j24 that your friend sails won many races, but
it does not appear to have belonged to any established fleet. Enlighten us,
please.

I personally have broached a j24 many times, but don't take my word for it.
Try

Manhattan Yacht Club:
The Sinking of #12
(excerpted from a club newsletter)

On Wednesday, July 29, 1998, J/24 #12 was participating in a club race. The
wind was from the West at 18 knots. As the race started, a wind storm blew up
with gusts of 25-30 knots. Several teams attempted to fly spinnakers, including
#12. #12 spun out of control several times. During one broach, her spinnaker
filled with water, causing a complete capsize and preventing the boat from
righting herself. #12 then went completely turtle.

Or from the mouth of Jon Kostecki:
"It was 25 knots or so. We recovered; but it was just a little strange. I
didn't know it was really possible. I'd capsized J/24s twice before so I guess
I shouldn't have been too surprised."